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Title: pKa of 35 not of interest in extractions using aqueous conditions?
Post by: element41skater on September 20, 2010, 04:13:57 PM

Why is a pKa of 35 not of interest in extractions using aqueous conditions?


I thinking its because pka is much greater then that of HCl and NaOH that neither of these cause the substance of with a 35 pka to to leave the organic layer to move to the aqueous layer.


Is that any where along the right lines?

Title: Re: pKa of 35 not of interest in extractions using aqueous conditions?
Post by: dunno260 on September 20, 2010, 11:04:36 PM

Think of water and leveling effect.